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What's On This Week On CHIR-FM
David Minkow on 14 hours ago
A live recording of Alvaro Sanchez & the Chamigos last week at Woodley’s and a conversation with Professor Susanna Lennox about Odysseus's encounters with the female on his journey home are among the unique offerings this week on CHIR-FM, the Voice of the Gulf Islands. Tune in to 107.9 FM (or 102.1 FM in the […]
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Housing Is Our Most Important Election Issue
Eric March on 17 hours ago
I'm not a politician. So when I drafted my platform to run for Islands Trustee I built my platform on four core things that were valuable to me. An Islands Trust that works for us, not against us Not just housing but homes for our workers Environmental protection of our beautiful islands Ensuring our farmers […]
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Thief and Trespasser at Large, Rcmp Aware
David Lawrence on 17 hours ago
Late at night, just after 11.30pm, on Friday October 9th someone came onto our property and stole our 150ft starlink cable. The thief carefully removed one end of the cable from the dish and left the dish in place. They then pulled the cable to free the other end which was attached to a router […]
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Tisha’s Testimonials
Tisha Boulter on 19 hours ago
My name is Tisha Boulter, and I am seeking re-election after eight years of service on the Board of Education here in the Gulf Islands. Since 2005, I’ve been a very involved Mom who has served on every Parent advisory council (PAC) at my children’s schools including the SS Center school, Phoenix elementary, Fernwood elementary, […]
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Reimagine the Trust
Ethan Wilding on 19 hours ago
By Ethan Wilding The status quo is not working. We keep circling back to the same problems, and people have stopped believing their government will ever solve them. I’ve heard it in kitchens, coffee shops, and community halls, from people trying to find a home, keep a business open, protect the place they love, or […]
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Meet Your 2026 Salty Awards Finalists
Salt Spring Chamber on 19 hours ago
Presented by the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce Salt Spring, we have a lot to cheer about. The 2026 Salty Awards finalists are in, and this year’s list is full of openings, expansions and fresh starts. Winners will be revealed on November 8th at ArtSpring. First, let’s meet the people behind the nominations and what […]
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LCC Chair Earl Rook is Seeking Re-election
Earl Rook on October 9, 2026
LCC Chair Earl Rook is Seeking Re-election I was one of four Salt Spring Islanders entrusted by voters in 2023 to serve as commissioners on the inaugural Local Community Commission (LCC). Salt Spring now has an effective 5-member local government body, hearing citizen concerns, advocating for community interests, and making local decisions in open public […]
